John Reger

John Reger

Sports Betting  |  LAS VEGAS

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Journeyman journalist John Reger is in the Vegas sportsbooks chasing down the latest shift in the world of sports betting and all things odds-related. He previously worked as a sports writer for the Orange County Register in California and is the author of Wit and Wisdom of Golf (2001) and Quotable Wooden (2012), among other books.

Notre Dame wide receiver Miles Boykin is a big reason the Fighting Irish are ranked No. 5 in the country. (Image: Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire)

Five Bets College Football: Don’t Let Big Spreads Scare You in Week 7

There are some teams that seem to always underperform, and college football week 7 has given bettors a chance to exploit some lower than expected odds, despite the teams being double-digit favorites. Giving away double-digit points is always a concern, but with these teams, like UNLV and Pitt, they always […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has led the team to a 2-2-1 record. (Image: Getty)

Five Bets NFL: Line Movements Show Who Sharps Favor in Week 6

At least two games opened this week with lines that the sharp bettors didn’t like. They responded by dumping a bunch of money, and their action actually pushed the number a couple of points. Even with their activity at the window, there is still an opportunity out there for gamblers […]

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, left, informed President Trump she would resign at the end of the year. (Image: Getty)

Nikki Haley Replacement Odds: No Clear Pick for Trump’s Next UN Ambassador

United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley shocked White House officials and the Washington DC press corp Tuesday by announcing her resignation at the end of the year. Now President Donald Trump has to fill a position that most thought was stable, furthering the view his administration is […]

Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett is on the hot seat after a controversial decision in Sunday’s 19-16 loss to the Houston Texans. (Image: CBSsports.com)

Sportsbook: Jason Garrett Now Favorite to Be First NFL Coach Fired in 2018

After the Dallas Cowboys fell to 2-3 on the season with a 19-16 overtime loss to instate rivals, the Houston Texans, the calls for coach Jason Garrett’s firing grew louder. One play in particular during overtime sparked criticism from fans, media, and more importantly, owner Jerry Jones. Garrett, 52, is […]

Jon Gruden was hired to turn the team around, but so far the Raiders are 1-4, and he has questioned Derek Carr’s judgment. (Image: Getty)

Is Jon Gruden to Blame for Oakland Raider Woes?

When Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis introduced Jon Gruden as his new head coach in January, he proclaimed, “this is the best day of my life.” But in the ensuing months, and now nearly a third of the way through the 2018 NFL season, Davis might be having buyer’s remorse. […]

Oak View Group partner, David Bonderman, and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan meet with the media after they presented a plan to the NHL pitching the league for an expansion team. (Image: AP)

Seattle Getting Closer to Securing NHL Expansion Team

The ownership group trying to bring an NHL expansion team to Seattle got one step closer to its goal when the league’s board of governors’ executive committee recommended proceeding with Seattle’s application. The only step remaining is a vote by the other owners, that will take place Dec. 3-4 when […]

NFL Week 5 has some intriguing betting lines that gamblers might want to study closely so they don’t get sucked into a trap game.

Five Bets: Tricky Lines Call for Caution in NFL Week 5

There are several head-scratching lines for NFL Week 5 that tend to make some gamblers salivate, and end up quickly on OG’s Five Bets NFL card. But are they miscues, or the dreaded trap games that will mess up a bettors parlay? We like games like Baltimore and Cleveland, and […]

Kevin Harvick is one of seven drivers with Ford, and is challenging for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship this week at the Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway. (Image: Getty)

Ford Drivers Have Edge in NASCAR Playoffs at Gander Outdoors 400

Expect the next leg of the NASCAR playoffs, the Gander Outdoors 400, to have plenty of speed around Dover International Speedway, and Fords to have a distinct edge on a course nicknamed “The Monster Mile.” Ford has won 15 of the 29 races there this season, while Toyota has won […]

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is in danger of being fired after the team’s poor start. (Image: AP)

Manchester United Fans Growing Restless with Calls to Fire Jose Mourinho

With each disappointing Manchester United performance, calls for firing manager Jose Mourinho get louder. The team plays Newcastle on Saturday, and Mourinho said nothing short of a victory would be, “unacceptable.” His bosses may agree. Man U has 10 points in seven contests, and is 10th of 18 teams in […]